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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-23-2019, 01:05 PM
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New Ridgeline for T.V.
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samclem
+1. We have a 17' Casita SD and tow it with a...
+1. We have a 17' Casita SD and tow it with a 2009 Pilot (same chassis as the Ridgeline). It tows just fine. I haven't taken it out West, but had no problems with grades in Appalachia. I was a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-25-2017, 07:15 PM
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21
Fridge: Okay on AC power, no-go on LP
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2,442
Posted By
samclem
I'll have to work on fine-tuning it. On propane...
I'll have to work on fine-tuning it. On propane and "max" cooling, the freezer got down only to 30 deg F and the main compartment was at 50 deg F. It was just 78 deg outside and the fridge was on...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-24-2017, 08:15 PM
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Fridge: Okay on AC power, no-go on LP
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samclem
Well, the fridge is cooling on propane now. ...
Well, the fridge is cooling on propane now.
I did two things (cleaned out the burner tube and cleaned the orifice), so I can't say which did the trick. No really obvious problems (webs, spiders,...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-24-2017, 08:14 AM
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7
Eucalyptus as air freshener
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1,383
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samclem
Yep, it grows fast in the SoCal climate. I was...
Yep, it grows fast in the SoCal climate. I was told that there's a lot of it there because the railroad companies grew it for use in RR ties --it grows quickly and the wood is dense and strong. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-23-2017, 02:25 PM
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Fridge: Okay on AC power, no-go on LP
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2,442
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samclem
Fridge: Okay on AC power, no-go on LP
I'm about to start troubleshooting the fridge on our Casita (a Dometic "Americana" RM 2453, AC and propane only). It works fine when hooked up to shore power, but doesn't get cold at all on...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-23-2017, 02:07 PM
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2
Snap Cap rings/waterproofing
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samclem
Snap Cap rings/waterproofing
I'm getting our new-to-us 1999 Casita SD ready for her shakedown trip. One potential issue is that many of the rivets are missing their caps. A previous owner applied clear silicone sealant in each...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-09-2017, 10:16 PM
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Lifting tires off ground when storing for extended period?
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39,097
Posted By
samclem
The reason people do this is 1) to eliminate...
The reason people do this is
1) to eliminate tire "flat spots" and cracks/stress on just one section of the sidewall
2) to take weight off the suspension so the damping (usually rubber torsion...
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General Chat
02-04-2017, 06:41 PM
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22
Toaster oven/Microwave/Convection oven
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12,302
Posted By
samclem
I wouldn't want to be without a microwave...
I wouldn't want to be without a microwave oven--just too handy for heating things from the fridge, etc.
A little toaster oven is a handy appliance making toast, and can make small pizzas, cookies,...
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Classified Archives
11-21-2016, 07:58 PM
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NC |
SOLD For Sale 2014 ParkLiner
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3,560
Posted By
samclem
Trailer sold.
This one is sold.
I spoke with the owner at the phone number given in Post 4, and he sold the trailer last week.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-07-2016, 07:17 PM
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40
Trailer Frontal Area
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21,673
Posted By
samclem
BTW, there's a new(er) method of thread repair...
BTW, there's a new(er) method of thread repair that many folks believe is far superior to helicoils. "Time-serts" do the same job, but consist of a complete socket of steel, rather than just the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-04-2016, 05:49 PM
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How do you attach cabinets to walls of Compact
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samclem
When you say "glass the in", what type of resin...
When you say "glass the in", what type of resin will you use with the fiberglass (epoxy, polyester, or vinylester)? From what I've read, epoxy resin does a better job of adhering to epoxy,...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-04-2016, 04:39 PM
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Trailer Frontal Area
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21,673
Posted By
samclem
That's an interesting observation, and a lot can...
That's an interesting observation, and a lot can be learned from looking at spray, or even small beads of water on the surface of a trailer (airplane testing sometimes uses small tufts of string or...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-04-2016, 03:23 PM
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Trailer Frontal Area
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21,673
Posted By
samclem
Yes, the picture shows the fold-up "boat-tail"...
Yes, the picture shows the fold-up "boat-tail" fairings that are becoming more popular. They do an okay job of reducing the turbulence at the back of the trailer caused by abrupt end of the trailer...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-03-2016, 07:01 PM
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Trailer Frontal Area
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Posted By
samclem
I think it also has a lot to do with modern...
I think it also has a lot to do with modern automatic knock sensors and other electronics that can automatically retard the ignition timing, richen the mixture, etc. Before these became available,...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-02-2016, 06:16 PM
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Trailer Frontal Area
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21,673
Posted By
samclem
Laminar flow around our trailers would be great...
Laminar flow around our trailers would be great if we could get it (it can decrease surface friction drag by about 80% compared to normal turbulent flow). Unfortunately, due to the "dirty" air our...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-02-2016, 01:31 PM
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Trailer Frontal Area
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21,673
Posted By
samclem
No, I haven't done any calculations. With stuff...
No, I haven't done any calculations. With stuff like this it normally boils down to actual wind tunnel tests, very complex computer modeling, full-scale tests, or "rules of thumb." But quite a bit...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-01-2016, 09:32 PM
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40
Trailer Frontal Area
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21,673
Posted By
samclem
Warning: What follows is provided for those...
Warning: What follows is provided for those interested. It does not answer the question in the OP:
1) Computing the pounds of drag for a flat plate is easy. If we are going 60 MPH, the drag is...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-30-2016, 10:10 AM
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Rigid foam cabinets?
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17,933
Posted By
samclem
To clear up some points: - The foam they are...
To clear up some points:
- The foam they are using here is "XPS" for "eXtruded PolyStyrene." It is not "EPS" which is "Expanded PolyStyrene." Both types of foam are sold in home improvement...
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Classified Archives
10-28-2016, 12:17 PM
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19
OH |
SOLD: 2013 Almost-new ParkLiner For Sale $22,500
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11,058
Posted By
samclem
All, Just to tie up this loose end: I...
All,
Just to tie up this loose end: I exchanged emails with Dave (the OP), and he did sell this trailer in 2015.
Mark
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-24-2016, 09:59 PM
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2
Fiber Stream: Structure and insulation question
Views:
3,146
Posted By
samclem
Vic, thanks for the information. I guess,...
Vic, thanks for the information. I guess, structurally, it is pretty much like a Scamp or Casita then.
Vic, I'm sure you've thought this through, but it's always important to have a way for...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-24-2016, 02:55 PM
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8
Depth of sink-side galley cabinets and/or aisle width in a Scamp 16'
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3,440
Posted By
samclem
We did give it a try, sure wish it would work for...
We did give it a try, sure wish it would work for us. We rented a 13' Scamp, but neither of us got much sleep. DW is not as enthusiastic about RVing as I am, so I'm eager to make the experience as...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-23-2016, 06:47 PM
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8
Depth of sink-side galley cabinets and/or aisle width in a Scamp 16'
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3,440
Posted By
samclem
Thanks very much, that's what I was after. DW...
Thanks very much, that's what I was after. DW and I have tried out a 13' Scamp, and the 44" bed width is too narrow for s. The rest of the Scamp 16' Layout 4 is great for our needs. So, options...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-23-2016, 06:19 PM
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8
Depth of sink-side galley cabinets and/or aisle width in a Scamp 16'
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3,440
Posted By
samclem
Hey, I even tried that--the Scamp Parts Store...
Hey, I even tried that--the Scamp Parts Store lists only one sink (white plastic) with no dimensions.:cry
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-23-2016, 01:44 PM
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8
Depth of sink-side galley cabinets and/or aisle width in a Scamp 16'
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3,440
Posted By
samclem
Depth of sink-side galley cabinets and/or aisle width in a Scamp 16'
I'm looking at modification potentials for a 16' standard Scamp. If someone could tell me the depth of the sink-only cabinet or the width of the aisle across the galley in a "Layout 4" (side bath,...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-22-2016, 09:26 PM
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2
Fiber Stream: Structure and insulation question
Views:
3,146
Posted By
samclem
Fiber Stream: Structure and insulation question
Can somebody give me a quick insight into the construction of the Fiber Stream trailer body? I've poked around a bit on our site here, and have come up short, despite some threads about working on...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-20-2016, 10:42 AM
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4
Casita 16' Liberty Dlx: Modify to get 60" wide bed AND small dinette area?
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1,494
Posted By
samclem
Yep, that sounds like what I'm thinking about. ...
Yep, that sounds like what I'm thinking about. Did you use a floor post to support the swivel table, or did you cantilever it in some way from a side cabinet? When the weather is poor, is this area...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-19-2016, 11:31 PM
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4
Casita 16' Liberty Dlx: Modify to get 60" wide bed AND small dinette area?
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1,494
Posted By
samclem
Casita 16' Liberty Dlx: Modify to get 60" wide bed AND small dinette area?
We'd like a 60" wide bed and a place to sit/eat without bothering someone who is still asleep in that bed. I'd welcome feedback on this idea for modifying a 16' Liberty Deluxe:
Divide the regular...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-05-2016, 12:26 PM
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81
Bed extensions?
Views:
32,621
Posted By
samclem
Since the tabletop can't simply be pivoted around...
Since the tabletop can't simply be pivoted around on the top of the column (the corners would hit the wall), you'd need to detach the tabletop from the wall and lift it up/out to rotate it. It will...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-04-2016, 05:04 PM
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81
Bed extensions?
Views:
32,621
Posted By
samclem
Bill, For your 91 Scamp, how wide did the...
Bill,
For your 91 Scamp, how wide did the foot area (dinette to kitchen?) turn out to be? I was told the Casitas are 24" wide, but the space in some Scamp photos looked to be wider than that. ...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-04-2016, 12:02 PM
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6
A new AC alternative in the near future?
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1,604
Posted By
samclem
It bears watching, maybe it will be a good one...
It bears watching, maybe it will be a good one for the FGRV community.
- It would be >super< if it had a low-current draw start mode and if it could run directly off DC (reducing electrical losses...
Forum:
General Chat
05-04-2016, 06:14 AM
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6
"Want to see a 16' side bath Scamp in Portland area"
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1,154
Posted By
samclem
Ann, I have no direct knowledge, but the two...
Ann,
I have no direct knowledge, but the two "challenges" I've heard mentioned with the side bath are the small size of the bathroom and the loss of useful space due to needing to have a place for...
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General Chat
05-03-2016, 05:34 PM
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9
Scamp 16' Deluxe Layouts: Some questions
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2,399
Posted By
samclem
Ed, Thanks. It's too bad the manufacturers...
Ed, Thanks. It's too bad the manufacturers don't publish dimensions or at least scale drawings of the floorplans--they treat this info like it's some kind of proprietary secret. Parkliner provides...
Forum:
General Chat
05-02-2016, 04:10 PM
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9
Scamp 16' Deluxe Layouts: Some questions
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2,399
Posted By
samclem
Scamp 16' Deluxe Layouts: Some questions
Some questions about the 16' Scamps:
1) Have all the 16' Deluxe models always had 54" wide bed? If not, when did they get the wider bed?
2) Comparison of the 16' Deluxe Layout A ("squarish" bath...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-22-2016, 05:42 PM
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81
Bed extensions?
Views:
32,621
Posted By
samclem
I think I follow what you are talking about. ...
I think I follow what you are talking about. Things that come to mind:
1) For an extension of this type (no modification of the side cabinets, heads at the back of the trailer) both people will...
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General Chat
03-05-2016, 01:53 PM
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14
Queen-size bed: Modifying a Scamp/Casita or buying something else.
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7,268
Posted By
samclem
That Escape 19' looks like a very good floorplan...
That Escape 19' looks like a very good floorplan for our needs. Unfortunately, used ones don't come on the market as frequently here in the US as in Canada. Buying a new one, with the required...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-05-2016, 01:19 PM
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81
Bed extensions?
Views:
32,621
Posted By
samclem
For those interested: I heard back from the...
For those interested: I heard back from the folks at Casita. The width of the aisle is 25" in both the 16' and 17' Casitas.
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General Chat
03-03-2016, 10:22 PM
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14
Queen-size bed: Modifying a Scamp/Casita or buying something else.
Views:
7,268
Posted By
samclem
I'm hoping to get to see one sometime. The...
I'm hoping to get to see one sometime. The pictures look good and I like the floorplan. I don't know if lack of LP appliances would be an issue for us or not.
That would be roomy. But, I need...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-03-2016, 04:55 PM
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81
Bed extensions?
Views:
32,621
Posted By
samclem
For a Scamp 16' or Casita 16'/17': - Does...
For a Scamp 16' or Casita 16'/17':
- Does anyone have measurements for the max width of these extensions (i.e. distance between the kitchen cabinets and the cabinet on the other side of the...
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General Chat
03-03-2016, 11:14 AM
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14
Queen-size bed: Modifying a Scamp/Casita or buying something else.
Views:
7,268
Posted By
samclem
Queen-size bed: Modifying a Scamp/Casita or buying something else.
My wife and I found that the 48" standard bed width in a Scamp was too narrow for us, and the wider 53" version in some deluxe Scamps is unlikely to be right, either. A queen size mattress is 60"...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-23-2016, 08:22 PM
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20
Floor insulation
Views:
4,888
Posted By
samclem
If the trailer has a wood floor, I think the best...
If the trailer has a wood floor, I think the best answer would be a spray-on rigid foam that is has a low flame-spread rating (very important) and also is permeable to water vapor. The water vapor...
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General Chat
05-22-2015, 09:56 PM
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23
A/C and generator use--ettiquete, practicalities, technology
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3,207
Posted By
samclem
She can leave the bedroom and go to the hot other...
She can leave the bedroom and go to the hot other parts of the trailer whenever she wants. Hey, that's 250 BTU/hr less heat load!
All this strategizing is just for when shorepower isn't...
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General Chat
05-22-2015, 04:56 PM
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23
A/C and generator use--ettiquete, practicalities, technology
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3,207
Posted By
samclem
Minimum BTUs
Long post follows . . .
Okay, I did some back-of-the-envelope calculations that I think are interesting. The objective was to find a way to keep 2 people comfortable and cool as they sleep without...
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General Chat
05-21-2015, 07:07 PM
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7
Foot powered washing machine
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1,439
Posted By
samclem
IN WWII, soldiers in Africa would put their...
IN WWII, soldiers in Africa would put their clothes in a bucket with some water and soap, attach it to the bumper of the truck, then drove all day on the rutted out roads. Plenty of agitation. At...
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General Chat
05-21-2015, 04:44 PM
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A/C and generator use--ettiquete, practicalities, technology
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3,207
Posted By
samclem
Thanks for the input so far, additional...
Thanks for the input so far, additional ideas/feedback is welcome.
So, it sounds like there are virtually no restrictions anywhere an actually running the A/C unit (i.e. campgrounds and other...
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General Chat
05-20-2015, 06:34 PM
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A/C and generator use--ettiquete, practicalities, technology
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3,207
Posted By
samclem
A/C and generator use--ettiquete, practicalities, technology
A newby question:
I'm not a fan of sleeping in the heat, and (more important!) neither is my wife. So, if we are gonna camp in a TT in the summer months, that means running the A/C at least part...
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05-19-2015, 06:04 PM
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Mark from OH--nice to be here
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984
Posted By
samclem
Mark from OH--nice to be here
All,
I've been lurking for a few weeks and wanted to finally come out of the shadows (and ask some questions--posted elsewhere). I'm a newby to FG trailers and RVing in general, though we did...
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